Girl name
Nova name meaning
“new; newly appearing star”
Nova means “new” or “newly appearing star” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Latin nova is the feminine form of novus, “new.” In astronomy, a nova involves a marked increase in a star’s brightness, creating the visual impression of a new point of light in the sky.
What does Nova mean?
New; newly appearing star
In Turkish: yeni; yeni beliren yıldız
Nova can evoke both newness and a light becoming conspicuous in the sky. In astronomy, a nova involves a dramatic increase in a stellar system's brightness; the name's star imagery comes from that term, while its basic Latin meaning is new.
Origin of the name Nova
From Latin nova, the feminine form of novus, meaning new; modern name use also draws on the astronomical term nova.
How to pronounce Nova
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nova/ |
Is Nova a girl’s name?
Yes, Nova is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Nova does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Nova
- Nova Norda · b. 1991
FAQ about the name Nova
What is the meaning of Nova?
Nova means “new; newly appearing star”. From Latin nova, the feminine form of novus, meaning new; modern name use also draws on the astronomical term nova.
Is Nova a girl’s name?
Yes, Nova is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Nova in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nova nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nova?
Nova is of Latin origin.
How many syllables does Nova have?
Nova has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Nova?
Nova does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Nova?
Notable people named Nova include Nova Norda.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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